3M™ Aerospace & Protective Tapes

3M™ Aerospace & Protective Tapes bring decades of proven performance to aircraft production, maintenance, and MRO. Engineered and manufactured under 3M's AS9100-registered quality system, these tapes deliver flame resistance, corrosion and erosion protection, and reliable adhesion across the demanding conditions of commercial, military, and general aviation. Whether you're sealing wet-area floor seams, sealing cargo bay panels, shielding leading edges from rain and sand, masking for paint stripping, or protecting high-wear surfaces, this collection covers the core 3M tapes trusted by aerospace professionals worldwide.

Every order ships with a Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance free of charge, and all products are backed by free USA shipping and our price-match guarantee.

What's in This Collection

  • Polyurethane Protective Tapes (8658DL, 8663/8663DL, 8671/8671HS) — Tough thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer films that resist abrasion, erosion, scratching, punctures, and corrosion. Used for aircraft floor seam sealing, wet-area corrosion protection, and leading-edge erosion protection on wings, propellers, and rotor blades.
  • Glass Cloth Tape (398FR) — Flame-retardant, high-adhesion glass cloth tape with a conformable, abrasion-resistant backing for sealing aircraft cargo bay panels, insulation panels, and high-wear interior applications. Meets Boeing BMS 5-146 and FAR flammability requirements.
  • Aluminum Foil Tape (425) — Dead-soft aluminum foil with acrylic adhesive for heat shielding, chemical masking, paint stripping, moisture barriers, and general sealing — flame resistant and certifiable to aerospace specs.
  • Flame-Retardant & FAR-Compliant Films — Tapes meeting FAR 25.853(a) interior burn requirements and leading OEM specifications for safety-critical aircraft interior applications.

Why Choose 3M Aerospace Tapes

  • Certified performance — Products meeting FAR 25.853(a), FAR 25.855(d), UL, and leading Boeing (including BMS 5-146) and OEM specifications, manufactured under 3M's AS9100-registered quality system.
  • Corrosion & erosion protection — Part of the 3M™ Aircraft Corrosion Prevention System, with up to 90% corrosion reduction in floor and wet-area applications.
  • Built for aviation conditions — UV-stable, solvent-resistant, and durable across wide temperature and climate ranges, indoors and out.
  • Free documentation — A Certificate of Conformance with every order, with technical data sheets available for each product.

Need a specific width, length, or OEM specification certification? Contact us for a quote or larger case quantities — our team can help you match the right 3M tape to your application.